The Organization of Islamic
Capitals and Cities is an international
non- governmental and non-profitable Organization founded
in 1400 H. (1980
A.D.) as an affiliate member of the
Organization of the Islamic Conference
(OIC). Its members are capitals of Islamic
countries and cities from all over the
world. Its Headquarters is located in the
Holly City of Makkah and the city of Jeddah,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
respectively. The Organization has no political
activity or involvement and does not
interfere in the affairs of any State. Its
activities are focused on the achievement
of its goals within the framework of sustainable
development of human
settlements.

The Organization has 141 capitals and
cities as active members , from 54
countries members of the
Organization of the Islamic Conference spreading
across four continents of
Asia, Africa, Europe and South America. It also has eight
member cities, as observers, from six non-OIC
countries, and fourteen Associate members from ministries, commissions,
organizations, universities,
institutes, research centers and cultural centers from
Islamic and non-Islamic countries in relation to the
activities and goals of the
Organization. The Organization approves the use of
Arabic , English and French languages in its works.

The financial resources of the organization
consist of members' subscription fee and
donations of members, individuals,
organizations, municipalities, and
governments, as well as revenues of Organization's
investments